Current Vacancies

Galway Hospice is inviting applications for Part time Health Care Assistant Fixed Term Contract &  also for Locum HCA to provide cover for planned & unplanned staff absences.

The primary role of the Health Care Assistant will be to assist members of the multidisciplinary team in providing the highest standard of physical, psychological, social and spiritual care for patients, their relatives and friends

(i)            Mandatory A QQI/ FETAC LEVEL 5 in Healthcare or equivalent is essential.

(ii)           Desirable Experience in Palliative Care and /or healthcare setting.

(iii)          Two years’ experience as Health Care Assistant.

(iv)         Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

(v)          A desire to help / care for people.

(vi)         A reliable, diligent and trustworthy character.

(viii)       Treat all information confidentially and sensitively.

Closing date for receipt of all applications is Tuesday 26th May 2026 @ 10.00 a.m.

Please forward your application form and cover letter to Judy Tierney, HR Business Advisor, on jtierney@galwayhospice.ie

Please download the Job Description and Application Form, and send the completed form to Judy Tierney, HR Business Advisor, at jtierney@galwayhospice.ie.

The Hospice is an Equal Opportunities Employer

Galway Hospice is seeking expression of interest from motivated and enthusiastic individuals who is interested in providing Locum – As Required cover for planned and unplanned staff absences.

About the Role:

The Receptionist is the first contact for telephone callers, for most patients on admission, for their relatives and families, for visitors and for other official visitors to the Foundation.  The Receptionist is required to be welcoming, helpful, caring and confidential at all times.

Applicants will:

• Have the ability to provide a polite and professional service to all who attend/visit the Galway Hospice Foundation.
• Have previous experience in a Receptionist Role operating in a kind and compassionate manner – a background within the Healthcare Sector would be a distinct advantage
• Have well-developed interpersonal and effective organisational skills and be able to demonstrate a high standard of communication skills.
• Have excellent administrative and time management skills as well as the ability to work on own initiative and manage own workload.
• Be flexible in relation to shifts and providing cover as required.
• Treat all information in a confidential manner.
• Have experience of working as a collaborative team member who will get involved in whatever needs to be done to achieve the Foundation’s objectives

Interested – or know someone who might be?

For a detailed job description, application form or informal enquiries, please contact

Judy Tierney, HR Business Advisor  jtierney@galwayhospice.ie

We are inviting applications for Community Part Time Health Care Assistant

The primary role of the Health Care Assistant will be to assist members of the multidisciplinary team in providing the highest standard of physical, psychological, social and spiritual care for patients, their relatives and friends

(i)            Mandatory A QQI/ FETAC LEVEL 5 in Healthcare or equivalent is essential.

(ii)           Desirable Experience in Palliative Care and /or healthcare setting.

(iii)          Two years’ experience as Health Care Assistant.

(iv)         Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

(v)          A desire to help / care for people.

(vi)         A reliable, diligent and trustworthy character.

(viii)       Treat all information confidentially and sensitively.

Closing date for receipt of all applications is Tuesday 26th May 2026 @ 10.00 a.m.

Please forward your application form and cover letter to Judy Tierney, HR Business Advisor, on jtierney@galwayhospice.ie

Please download the Job Description and Application Form, and send the completed form to Judy Tierney, HR Business Advisor, at jtierney@galwayhospice.ie.

The Hospice is an Equal Opportunities Employer

Galway Hospice Foundation is an Equal Opportunities Employer

We are inviting expressions of interest from candidates to be considered for current & future vacancies. By applying now, you’ll be added to our recruitment panel, giving you priority consideration when suitable roles become available.

Join Our Nursing Panel. Make Every Moment Matter.

Full-Time, Permanent – Galway & Mayo

At Galway Hospice and Mayo Hospice, care is connection — listening, comforting, and being present in the moments that matter most.

If you’re a Staff Nurse who wants your skills to make every moment count — when people need it most — we’d love you on our panel for current and future full-time permanent roles in Galway and Mayo. By applying now, you’ll be placed on our recruitment panel for priority consideration as roles arise.

The Role

· Provide exceptional, person-centred care in our In-Patient Unit (IPU).

· Work alongside a collaborative multidisciplinary team that supports you to do your best work.

· Help create a calm, compassionate environment for patients and the people important to them.

Essential Criteria

· Registered in General Nursing with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (NMBI).

· 12–18 months post-registration experience.

· Experience in palliative/oncology care is a plus (not essential).

· Ideally a P. Dip in Palliative Care (or related area), or willingness to complete post-probation.

· Strong teamwork, communication and organisation skills—and a warm, respectful approach to care.

Why Galway Hospice?

We’re a newly designated Section 38 organisation, offering a supportive culture, development opportunities and a career with meaning and impact.

How to Apply · Download the Job Description and Application Form.

Forward your completed Application Form and cover letter to Judy Tierney, HR Business Advisor, at jtierney@galwayhospice.ie.

Informal Enquiries: Donna Lynott — dlynott@galwayhospice.ie

 

Closing date: Monday, 3 November 2025 at 11:00 a.m.

 

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds. Galway Hospice is an Equal Opportunities Employer.